Chanila German

When 17-year-old Daniela Vega decided to uproot her life in Peru and move to the United States, she did it for three reasons. First, college was an unlikely possibility for her since she lacked financial support in her native country. Second, she believed an American degree could open doors for her both domestically and internationally. Third, the idea of being allowed to love who she wanted and be herself intrigued her. Vega, now a 22-year-old Montclair State University student, discovered she ...

As students walk around and admire the beautiful buildings on campus, it is hard to imagine any of the buildings coming with a dollar sign. However, many do, in the form of loans. In order to finance the construction on campus, Montclair State University borrowed $189.36 million in 2014 in the form of a bond. Like any loan, it comes with an interest rate, and in this case 4.21 percent, according to public documents. The university still has a remaining balance of $182 million that will be paid b...

“When you break the Internet, you don’t literally have to ‘break’ the Internet!” “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” the sequel to the 2012 box office hit “Wreck-It Ralph,” brings audiences back to the fictional virtual reality of Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope for one of their craziest, funniest and at times, most dangerous rides yet. From an incredible cast that includes Sarah Silverman, John C. Reilly, Gal Gadot and many others, this film doesn’t just break the ...

Men and women are not only different because of their gender but also due to their varying experiences. While both men and women can become victims of sexual harassment and assault, women are often the ones attacked since they are viewed as the “weaker” gender. When women are brave enough to speak up about their attacks, the first question that most people ask is, “What were you wearing?” as if their clothing was a form of an invitation. On Sept. 27, the country watched a...

On the second floor of the Nutley Public Library, the laughter of children echoes down the hallway as they enthusiastically run around a small playroom. Their laughter is directed toward a bright-eyed woman with curly brown hair who holds a stack of colorful flashcards in her hands. Each child gets a chance to pull their own flashcard from the stack and watch as everyone, including the woman, acts out the action written on the card. Ilene Dudek says she floats in space as she puts her hands out ...

Montclair State University welcomed new and returning students on Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 into their new dorms and apartments on campus. The event was conducted with the assistance of the campus police and Residence Life staff who helped students carry their stuff into the buildings with large bins....

Apps like Uber Eats and Grubhub on a smartphone can deliver food straight to your doorstep with a single push of a button in today’s world. Obtaining food from the nearest fast-food place has become easier, and so has neglecting one’s body from having a balanced meal. Vegetables have been replaced with juicy burgers and greasy fries, leaving only nine percent of Americans eating the required two to three cups of vegetables per day, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

Robert “Bobby” Melok is familiar with the stress of an impending deadline. As the digital content producer at World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), his job required him to meet several deadlines. However, as a graduate of Montclair State University and former editor-in-chief of The Montclarion, Melok believed that both experiences prepared him to handle stressful situations and overall achieve his dream job. “Montclair State helped to prepare me for my career in digital media,” Me...

After an organization called the Bible Believers visited Montclair State University to preach their own interpretation of the Bible on March 14, members of the Newman Catholic Church have expressed their frustration over the group’s misrepresentation of the Christian faith. “I just want to say that what happened the other day with the Bible Believers, that was horrendous,” said Sophie Ouellette, a missionary worker that works with the church through a nonprofit group called Focus. “Every...